Tuscaloosa, AL – The University of Alabama's seven-year fundraising campaign has ended after taking in more than $612 million, which surpasses its original goal.
University administrators announced Thursday that the ``Our Students. Our Future'' campaign ended June 30, more than a year after it met its goal to raise $500 million for facilities improvements and scholarships. President Robert Witt praised the university's alumni, fans and friends for their contributions.
More than 100,000 people donated money, with 130 gifts of $1 million or more. Administrators said university faculty and staff donated $11.6 million, while students contributed $289,093, much of which was raised in a student-run campaign.
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